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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 455.56 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 455.56 and 166.80 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 455.56 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/455.56 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 455.56 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 75,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,987.41/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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